Vietnam welcomed more than 8.47 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of the year, up 29.7 percent against the same period of last year, and served 52.8 million domestic tourists, earning a total of 335.8 trillion VND (14.7 billion USD) in revenue.

Tourism packages connecting famous destinations in the central province of Quang Binh and Thailand’s northern province of Chiang Mai will be offered to tourists from both countries thanks to the opening of Dong Hoi-Chiang Mai air route.

Thousands of local and foreign tourists flocked to Bui Vien Walking Street in the popular backpacker area of HCM City’s District 1 as it officially welcomed walkers at its grand opening on August 20’s night.

The Crazy House or Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat city of Lam Dong province has been listed among the world’s secret marvels “that you never knew existed” by Lonely Planet - the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development to help reach the city’s target of 10-11 million international tourists in 2020.